| ASUS Intros Sound Cards Xonar D2X and U1 |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: October 8, 2007 - 6:23 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.asus.com.tw/news_show.aspx?id=8549 |
Asustek unveils two new cards from the Xonar audio card family. The Xonar D2X has PCI Express interface 2X and Xonar U1 has USB interface.A new technoly - DS3D GX extension - provide support for surround sound and hardware accelerated features by translating DirectX to the DS3D GX.
The Xonar D2X also includes the “Acoustics Echo Cancellation” (AEC) technology, which can eliminate up-to-40dB speaker echo return. It features a signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) of 118 dB for both audio in and out. The Xonar D2X is able to deliver 118 dB quality audio for all 7.1 channels. It also includes Dolby Digital Live, which converts PC or game audio content into Dolby Digital in real-time; Dolby Headphone, which creates a surround sound listening experience when using any set of headphones; Dolby Virtual Speaker, which delivers a surround sound listening experience from stereo speakers and Dolby Pro Logic IIx, which creates up to 7.1-channel surround sounds from stereo or 5.1 sources as well as DTS Interactive for real time AC-3 encoding and DTS NEP: PC stereo to multi-channel expander.
The Xonar U1 is an external USB audio device that improves audio by eliminating electromagnetic interference (EMI) and noisy DC circuits inside the PC chassis. It also offers DAC (digital to analog convertor) to improve music or gaming audio. It features Dolby Virtual Speaker, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Digital Live and Dolby Prologic IIx. 
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| ASUS Intros Sound Cards Xonar D2/D2X |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: August 28, 2007 - 7:59 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=25&l2=144 |
ASUS intros the sound card market with the sound cards Xonar D2 7.1 (PCI interface) and Xonar D2X 7.1 (PCI-Express interface). The cards features SNR up to 118 dB, high definition audio Processing at 192KHz/24Bit sampling rates and its covered by a metal case to avoid electronic interferences. IT features Dolby Digital Live, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker, DTS Neo:PC and DTS Interactive. Supports Asio 2.0 drive. Suggested retail price: USD 119.  click to enlarge
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| Creative Releases Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: June 14, 2007 - 10:32 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=1&subcategor... |
Creative has released Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio, a powerful soundcard for notebooks. Users who want decent audio when watching films in their portable computers will approve the new X-Fi Crystalizer technology, which restores the detail and vibrance to your compressed music and movies, says Creative. X-Fi CMSS-3D guarantees headphone surround sound. Plus, expand stereo music into full multichannel sound with voices centered in front of you and ambient sounds all around you.
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| iPod Shuffle Now in Five Colors |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: January 31, 2007 - 5:19 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle/ |
iPod Shuffle os now available in five colors: blue, pink, green, orange and the original silver. The player comes in 1 GB, which can store up tp 240 songs. It features up to 12 hours of battery life. Price: USD 79.
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| Creative Launches Wireless Headphones SE2300 |
| Author: Alessandra Carneiro |
Date: December 27, 2006 - 6:00 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=437&subcateg... |
Creative announced the Wireless Headphones SE2300 with bluetooth technology. The earphones also features an audio transmitter that can wirelessly operate up to a range of 10 metres, a cool lightweight design, user-friendly controls and advanced Bluetooth technology.
It has a built in-rechargeable Li-Ion battery, which works up to 8 hours. In addition, the E2300 emits a beeping sound when its battery levels are low. It can be charged using either an AC outlet or USB port.
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| Logitech Intros Z-10 Speaker System |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: August 31, 2006 - 10:10 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/upp/details/US/EN,crid=2676... |
Logitech this week introduced a new member of its Advanced Peripherals line, the Z-10 Interactive Speaker System, featuring built-in touch-sensitive controls and a backlighted display that shows track, volume, clock and system information from the PC. The equipment integrates one-inch tweeters and three-inch woofers on each satellite and uses a built-in amplifier which splits the high and low frequencies. The speakers also include a headphone jack and a 3.5 mm auxiliary input that can connect to MP3 players or other audio devices. The Z-10 will be available in September for USD 150.
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| Logitech Announces Wireless DJ Sytem |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: August 10, 2006 - 3:20 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2653,CON... |
Logitech this week announced the Wireless DJ Music System, which lets users stream digital music from the PC to any stereo system or powered multimedia speakers, using the company’s Music Anywhere wireless technology. It consists of a transmitter that plugs to the PC via USB and a receiver that connects to the stereo system through a standard RCA connector or mini input jack. Navigation is done with a remote equipped with LCD display and scroll wheel. The range of both the transmitter and the control is 150 feet (50 meters). The Wireless DJ will be available in late September for USD 250.
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| Creative Intros PoPz Portable Speakers |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: August 7, 2006 - 3:27 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=4&subcategor... |
Alongside its new Zen Neeon 2, Creative has released the TravelSound PoPz portable speakers, which feature two high sensitivity 36 mm micro drivers. The devices draw power from the music player and thus need no batteries. Compatible with a variety of Zen and MuVo models, the TravelSound PoPz is available in grey, blue, pink and black, for a suggested retail price of USD 49.
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| TwinMOS Launches iPod Audio System |
| Author: Rodrigo Chia |
Date: May 25, 2006 - 4:52 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.twinmos.com/bluetooth/boom/boom.htm |
TwinMOS has announced its BooM I 2.1 audio system compatible with most iPod models. The equipment consists of two parts: the system itself, containing four satellite speakers with 32 W total output, and a subwoofer, with 25 W output. Besides iPods, it supports other MP3 players, CD players, desktops, notebooks and TVs through a stereo mini jack connection. The system includes an IrDA remote control and an optional Bluetooth receiver.
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| VIA Launches New VT1708 HD Audio Codec |
| Author: Gabriel Torres |
Date: February 24, 2006 - 4:28 AM PST |
| Category: Audio |
| More Info: http://www.via.com.tw/en/products/audio/8-channel/vt1708/ |
 VIA released a new audio codec, called VT1708, supporting 8-channel audio (7.1 format), 100 dB signal-to-noise ratio for digital/analog conversion and 95 dB signal-to-noise ratio for analog/digital conversion, 24-bit resolution and 192 KHz sampling rate.
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